Additional safety instructions for wire brushing
Safety warnings specific for wire brushing:
EN 1 General safety instructions | Specific safety instructions
FDB 2001-E
This product is not intended for wire brushing
Wire bristles are thrown away even during normal work. Do not overload wires
by excessive pressure on the brush. Wire bristles may easily penetrate light
clothing and/or skin.
If a protective guard is recommended for wire brushing, make sure any contact
between the wire disk or brush and the protective cover is prevented. Wire disk
or brush may, due to loading or centrifugal forces during work, increase its
diameter.
Do not use other accessories except for grinding, cutting and diamond discs.
Never use the tools without the safety screen.
Always use eye protection (protective goggles or safety shield) and hearing protection.
Do not use any cutting and grinding discs for side grinding.
Make sure to keep the vents free of any obstacles during dusty work.
During wall cutting check that there are no electric lines in the walls (using metal detector).
Never water-cool grinding disc.
Do not touch the edge after machining, it may be hot.
Never attach the grinding machine to the work bench.
Make sure that the rotational speed specified on the grinding disc is higher than or equals the
rotational speed of the angle grinder specified in the type label.
Do not cut any material that requires a cut with maximum depth exceeding the depth of the
grinding disc.
Do not cut and grind light metals with higher magnesium content than 80% as such metals
are flammable
Make sure that the grinding disc has the right dimensions and is correctly mounted on the
spindle.
Handle the grinding discs very carefully and in accordance with instructions supplied with the
grinding disc.
Inspect the grinding disc before each use.
Do not use grinding discs that are cracked or otherwise damaged.
Make sure that the grinding disc is mounted according to instructions.
After mounting the grinding disc, let the grinder run at idle speed in a safe place. If the grinder
shows strong vibrations or if the grinding disc shows visible damage, immediately turn off the
grinder and try to identify the cause.